Icon of the Dormition of the Mother of God

Icon

Materials:

Brass, Enamel and Copper

Dimensions:

W 4 in x H 3.5 in

Accession Number:

467.83

Credit Line:

Gift. Laurus (Skurla), Metropolitan

Description

En plain enamel on copper. Holy Virgin Mary flanked by two groups of five apostles. Behind Virgin Mary is partially obscured head of an apostle and Christ standing and holding her soul. In brass frame with relief cherubs in corners.